- Matchup: Cleveland State Vikings vs Kent State Golden Flashes
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: M.A.C. Center in Kent, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Kent State Golden Flashes (5-1) will face off against the Cleveland State Vikings (2-4) at the M.A.C. Center.
The Cleveland State Vikings recently suffered a setback against Valparaiso, losing 90-75. In terms of fouls, the Vikings incurred 18, while Valparaiso committed 21. Cleveland State managed to hit 7 of their 22 three-point attempts. Valparaiso converted 15 of 20 free throws for a 75.0% success rate. Valparaiso also secured a total of 35 rebounds, with 10 coming offensively, but didn’t register any blocks. They assisted 15 times and achieved 6 steals during the game. Defensively, Cleveland State allowed their adversary to shoot 54% from the floor, as Valparaiso made 34 of 63 attempts. The Vikings accumulated 9 assists, turned the ball over 9 times, and made 3 steals. In terms of rebounding, they secured 21 boards, with only 3 on the offensive end. From the free-throw line, Cleveland State converted 19 of 23 attempts, resulting in an 82.6% rate. Their field goal percentage for the game stood at 45.5% (25 out of 55) with 6 successful three-pointers out of 25 attempts.
Tre Beard significantly contributed to Cleveland State’s performance, scoring 22 points on 7 of 12 shooting over 30 minutes of play, along with 1 rebound and 1 assist.
Cleveland State enters this contest with a 2-4 season record. They score an average of 79.8 points per game (ranking 177th in Division 1) while shooting 44.1% from the field. The Vikings have a three-point shooting percentage of 35.6% (62 of 174) and convert 72.2% of their free throws. Team-wise, they average 35.3 rebounds, with 93 assists so far, placing them 29th nationally in assists. However, they average 14.5 turnovers and commit 21.0 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Vikings create 10.5 turnovers per game while allowing 20.8 personal fouls. They rank 359th in NCAA basketball in allowing assists, having given up 102 thus far. Cleveland State allows opponents to shoot 48.0% (188 of 392) and gives up an average of 37.0 rebounds per game. They yield 33.1% from three-point territory and stand 357th in points allowed per game, currently at 90.8.
In their recent game, the Kent State Golden Flashes secured a win against Eastern Kentucky with a final score of 93-78. They permitted Eastern Kentucky to collect 31 rebounds (11 offensive). Kent State achieved 29.7% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 37 attempts, and went 15 out of 24 from the free-throw line (62.5%). They allowed Eastern Kentucky to shoot 26 of 65 from the field for a 40.0% rate. The Golden Flashes finished the game shooting 50.8% from the field, making 30 out of 59 attempts, while converting 7 of 22 (31.8%) from beyond the arc. They took full advantage of 37 free-throw attempts due to fouls from Eastern Kentucky, who committed 30. Kent State also turned the ball over 16 times but managed to secure 8 steals and gathered 36 rebounds, including 29 defensive and 7 offensive.
In the win, Delrecco Gillespie was standout for the Golden Flashes, scoring 25 points on 9 of 14 shooting (64.3%), while also contributing 11 rebounds and 3 assists during his 33 minutes on the court.
Kent State boasts a solid record of 5-1 this season. Offensively, they shoot 47.2% from the floor, positioning them 122nd in the nation. They have accumulated 564 total points, averaging 94.0 points per game, while grabbing 38.5 rebounds each outing. Their assist rate sits at 17.5 per contest, ranking 76th in Division 1, with 13.5 turnovers per game. The Golden Flashes commit an average of 20.8 personal fouls, shooting 72.9% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Kent State gives up 36.9% on three-point shots (69 of 187) and 72.6% from the free-throw line. They allow 14.8 assists and 35.0 rebounds per game, ranking 267th and 180th nationally. Kent State sits 352nd in points allowed per game at 87.8 but excels in forcing an average of 13.5 turnovers, while holding opponents to a 45.2% shooting percentage (268th nationally).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Kent State
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